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In this episode of Control or Be Controlled, we sit down with Sheekha Singh, tech leader and author of Unburnable Ambition, to unpack the hidden cost of high achievement — and what it really takes to succeed without burning out.
We talk about:
· Why burnout often hides behind ambition and productivity
· The myth of constant busyness as a measure of success
· How to recognize early warning signs before burnout takes over
· Redefining success in a way that supports both growth and well-being
· Building systems and boundaries that protect your energy
· The unique challenges faced by women in tech and high-performance spaces
· How cultural expectations shape ambition and how to break free from them
· The role of delegation, AI, and community in sustainable success
· Why progress matters more than perfection
This is a direct, eye-opening conversation about taking back control from burnout — and learning how to pursue ambition in a way that actually fuels your life, instead of draining it.
CONNECT AND EXPLORE
Connect with Sheekha : https://sheekhasingh.com/aboutme/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oxm0ryKZ5ttYOjlNQRT1E
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/control-or-be-controlled/id1893693046
Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/controlorbecontrolled
By Darlington OgbukaIn this episode of Control or Be Controlled, we sit down with Sheekha Singh, tech leader and author of Unburnable Ambition, to unpack the hidden cost of high achievement — and what it really takes to succeed without burning out.
We talk about:
· Why burnout often hides behind ambition and productivity
· The myth of constant busyness as a measure of success
· How to recognize early warning signs before burnout takes over
· Redefining success in a way that supports both growth and well-being
· Building systems and boundaries that protect your energy
· The unique challenges faced by women in tech and high-performance spaces
· How cultural expectations shape ambition and how to break free from them
· The role of delegation, AI, and community in sustainable success
· Why progress matters more than perfection
This is a direct, eye-opening conversation about taking back control from burnout — and learning how to pursue ambition in a way that actually fuels your life, instead of draining it.
CONNECT AND EXPLORE
Connect with Sheekha : https://sheekhasingh.com/aboutme/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oxm0ryKZ5ttYOjlNQRT1E
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/control-or-be-controlled/id1893693046
Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/controlorbecontrolled